Maker: Shun (click to see more by this maker)Product line: Shun Classic (click to see more in this line)Price: $139.95
Saving: $35.05Item num: 83390Blade length: 6.50 in.Total length: 12.25 in.Blade width: 1.90 in.Blade thickness: 0.09 in.Item weight: 7.10 oz.Shipment weight: 10.7 oz.Blade: VG-10 stainless steel clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each sideHandle: Ebony-black PakawoodDescription: The Santoku is the traditional Japanese chefs knife. This comfortable design makes the Shun classic Scalloped Santoku knife a fantastic multipurpose chopper with the added benefit of preventing food from sticking to the blade. The Santoku style has quickly become the new favorite for chefs in the West.The stunningly beautiful Shun line of kitchen cutlery is forged by Kai in Japan and distributed through Kershaw. The san mai damascus blade reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times. A stainless steel VG-10 center core (Jigane) is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side. VG-10 "super steel" is composed of carbon, chromium, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, silicon and vanadium, resulting in a long-lasting, high-performance edge with easy maintenance. 'D' shape Black Pakawood handles provide beauty and function. The 'D' shape is designed for right handed users and provides maximum comfort and control. Pakawood provides strength and stability along with moisture resistance.Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days